Flower-Decked Heaven at Vaishno Devi: Devotees Hail Divine Darbar & Miraculous Navratri Blessings
Flower-Decked Heaven at Vaishno Devi: Devotees Hail Divine Darbar & Miraculous Navratri Blessings A grand Darbar has been decorated by the Shrine Board at Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. Coming here, one feels blessed and the blessings of Mata is showering upon us in abundance, said a devotee. For the last forty-five […]
Katra welcomes devotees as Shardiya Navratri begins
Katra, 22 September , 2025: The sacred town of Katra came alive with devotion as thousands of pilgrims began their spiritual journey to the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi on the first day of the nine-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri. Chanting devotional hymns and singing bhajans with enthusiasm, devotees made their way […]
Navratri festivities begin with flower decorations at Vaishno Devi
Katra, 22 September,2025 : The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra witnessed a grand beginning of Sharadiya Navratri , with the Bhawan beautifully decorated with flowers to welcome thousands of devotees arriving for darshan and prayers. On the first day of Navratri, devotees thronged the sacred cave shrine to seek the blessings of […]
Wireless sets to be reintroduced for seamless communication along Mata Vaishno Devi route
Jammu, September 13, 2025 – In a bid to enhance safety and coordination for the anticipated surge of pilgrims, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has announced the reintroduction of wireless sets along the sacred track to the holy cave. The decision comes ahead of the shrine’s reopening on Sunday after a 19-day suspension […]
Two special trains from Jammu Tawi on Aug 30 for stranded passengers
Jammu, August 30, 2025: In response to severe disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Railways has announced the operation of two reserved special trains from Jammu Tawi station on August 30 to assist stranded passengers. The initiative, overseen by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, aims to alleviate the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu for two-day flood damage assessment
Jammu, August 30, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to undertake a two-day visit to Jammu on August 31 and September 1 to assess the devastating impact of recent floods and landslides in the region. The visit comes in the wake of relentless monsoon rains that triggered flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides, claiming […]
ABP vital for ensuring e-Governance at grassroots level: J&K Chief Secretary
Srinagar, July 22, 2025: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with over 7.66 crore tourists visiting the region between 2020 and 2024, according to the Central Government. This remarkable growth in tourist footfall underscores the region’s growing appeal as a premier travel destination, bolstered by improved infrastructure, […]
Tourist footfall in Jammu and Kashmir surpasses 7.6 crore since 2020, says government
Srinagar, July 22, 2025: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with over 7.66 crore tourists visiting the region between 2020 and 2024, according to the Central Government. This remarkable growth in tourist footfall underscores the region’s growing appeal as a premier travel destination, bolstered by improved infrastructure, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha: Tourism Is Kashmir’s Silent Revolution of Peace and Progress
Against the stunning backdrop of Dal Lake in Srinagar, the recent Tourism Secretaries’ Meet of Union Territories unfolded not just as an administrative event but as a powerful symbol of Kashmir’s resurgence. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in his keynote address, powerfully stated that this gathering sends a clear message to the world—that Jammu and Kashmir […]
Shri mata vaishno devi ji pracheen marg pavitra chhari yatra flagged off at Kol Kandoli Temple, Nagrota
Nagrota, March 31, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra from the historic Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota, Jammu. The ceremonial launch, held at 9 AM, marked the beginning of the annual pilgrimage along the ancient route to the revered […]